A pilot rooftop solar program sponsored by Georgia Power has proven to be a big time success, taking off post-pandemic to the point that it’s nearly reached its 5,000-participant limit. The program allows participants to get money back for the power they generate on their personal rooftop solar panels by feeding it back into the power grid. It was slow going at first but more and more Georgians have gotten on board, taking advantage of the pilot program to get in on the solar wave. RISING…
Proposed Fulton Co. property tax hike
Fulton County homeowners let out a collective groan Monday following the announcement that property taxes will be increasing by more than 12% over the rollback millage rate. The hike, per the over the Fulton County Board of Commissioners, is to increase funding for the 2025 General Fund. The county will host three public meetings to discuss the plan with the public before the millage rate is set, but the likely tax hike has Fulton homeowners SINKING…